Abu Hashish Lagoon
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seahorses, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Abu Hashish Lagoon offers some of Hurghada's richest reef diving. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Abu Hashish Lagoon often gets overlooked in the Hurghada hustle, but it’s a solid, easy dive. The lagoon itself is fairly shallow and sandy, perfect for a relaxed start or a safety stop. We’ve seen a decent array of smaller critters here, like the occasional Fleshy Peristernia tucked into a crevice or a Variable Stromb slowly making its way across the sand. While it’s not a whale shark magnet, it’s one of those spots where dolphins sometimes cruise through, especially earlier in the morning. This site is a good pick if you’re looking for a calm dive, maybe to test out new gear or just enjoy some quiet time in the water without strong currents.
Typical Abu Hashish Lagoon Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Aquarius Diving Club
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Piano Diving Center
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Master Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Abu Hashish Lagoon
Abu Hashish Lagoon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Abu Hashish Lagoon, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (27.25, 33.89) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
80°F · Range: 25.2–28°C
Current Speed
29.43 cm/s
Direction: S (170.2°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.069 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.69 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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